{"product_id":"carrier-ph13pr03600gakaa-control-board-15t5bk","title":"OEM Carrier Defrost Control Board HK32EA007 — PH13PR03600GAKAA","description":"\u003ch1\u003eOEM Carrier Defrost Control Board HK32EA007 for Model PH13PR03600GAKAA\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the genuine OEM Carrier defrost control board (part number \u003cstrong\u003eHK32EA007\u003c\/strong\u003e), factory-specified for the \u003cstrong\u003eCarrier PH13PR03600GAKAA\u003c\/strong\u003e heat pump. The defrost control board manages the automatic defrost cycle, monitoring outdoor coil temperature and initiating timed defrost sequences to prevent ice accumulation on the evaporator coil. When this board fails, you may experience symptoms such as continuous icing of the outdoor unit, the heat pump getting stuck in defrost mode, failure to switch between heating and cooling, or a complete loss of heating with the system going into lockout. Replacing this board with the correct OEM part restores proper defrost timing, reversing valve sequencing, and system protection logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e HK32EA007 | OEM Carrier replacement | Cross-references: 1173636, 1177927 | Replaces HK32EA001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM vs Generic:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a genuine Carrier OEM board, not an aftermarket copy. OEM boards carry factory-matched firmware and relay ratings — critical for correct defrost timing intervals and reversing valve logic on the PH13PR03600GAKAA platform. Aftermarket boards can introduce timing drift and void system warranties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstall Difficulty: 3\/5\u003c\/strong\u003e — Disconnect power at the breaker before servicing. Tools needed: 1\/4\" and 5\/16\" nut drivers, needle-nose pliers, phone or camera to photograph all wiring harness connections before removal. Label each connector. Board swaps directly onto existing mounting standoffs. Verify system powers up and completes a full defrost cycle before closing the unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-year OEM manufacturer warranty. Ships same business day from our warehouse — order by 3 PM local time for same-day dispatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed for the Carrier \u003cstrong\u003ePH13PR03600GAKAA\u003c\/strong\u003e split-system heat pump. Always verify your existing board's part number and cross-reference against your unit's data plate before ordering. Cross-references include legacy part numbers 1173636 and 1177927. Need fitment confirmation? Our HVAC parts specialists verify compatibility before you order — no guesswork, no returns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carrier","offers":[{"title":"OEM","offer_id":62641842159987,"sku":"CARRIE-PH13PR03600GAKAA-CONTROL_BOARD-HK32EA007","price":310.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Generic","offer_id":62641842192755,"sku":"CARRIE-PH13PR03600GAKAA-CONTROL_BOARD-HK32EA007-GEN","price":272.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/1190\/5395\/files\/nhvac-control-board-HK32EA007_e5d31a9f-8097-4ed2-836c-1ebeb7dee90b.jpg?v=1775027106","url":"https:\/\/nationalhvacparts.com\/products\/carrier-ph13pr03600gakaa-control-board-15t5bk","provider":"National HVAC Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}